I went to petco today and purchased a 10 gal tank kit. It came with filter, heater, and some other stuff... While we were there, mydad said that Angel Fish can go with betta fish. I know it depends on the personality and the coloring, but are they able to go together?

I went to petco today and purchased a 10 gal tank kit. It came with filter, heater, and some other stuff... While we were there, mydad said that Angel Fish can go with betta fish. I know it depends on the personality and the coloring, but are they able to go together?

IMO i would say NO because angelfish have A long tail and bettas might tear it up. also some angelfish have long tails like sword tails thats why i would say no.

I don't think your dad is an authority on fish compatibility and suitability for certain tank sizes by any means. Cories can be kept with many different types of fish because they are peaceful bottom-feeders. However, red-tailed sharks get quite large (6") and are very aggressive. Minimum tank size would be 55 gallons.

You need to take the time to research each species of fish before you get it. A few minutes of googling will save you a lot of time, money, and hardship. Using a general calculator such as this one: http://aqadvisor.com/ can help you make your final stocking choices so that you don't overload the tank.